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Blaire House of Worcester
116 Houghton Street, Worcester, MA 01604
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Blaire House of Worcester is a For-profit, corporation nursing home in Worcester, Massachusetts, certified for 75 beds and caring for about 70 residents a day.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Massachusetts median; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 3 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 17 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (7, 4, 6 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 22.7 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 21.7.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $13K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.9 hours per resident per day (0.4 RN), close to the Massachusetts median of 3.7; nursing staff turnover is 38.6%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Worcester Co. median | Massachusetts median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 17 | 27 | 27 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 22.7 | 20.7 | 21.7 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.9 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 38.6% | 38.6% | 37.7% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $13,095 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (50 in the county, 341 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Massachusetts average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 29 Aug 2025, 27 Jun 2024.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×10 E ×4 F ×1 B ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2025 |
| 29 Aug 2025 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | E | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2025 |
| 29 Aug 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2025 |
| 29 Aug 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2025 |
| 29 Aug 2025 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | D | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2025 |
| 29 Aug 2025 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2025 |
| 29 Aug 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2025 |
| 21 Oct 2024 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Oct 2024 |
| 27 Jun 2024 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | E | Standard survey | 30 Jul 2024 |
| 27 Jun 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 30 Jul 2024 |
| 27 Jun 2024 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Standard survey | 30 Jul 2024 |
| 3 Jan 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 5 Feb 2024 |
| 8 Mar 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 29 Mar 2023 |
| 8 Mar 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 29 Mar 2023 |
| 8 Mar 2023 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 29 Mar 2023 |
| 8 Mar 2023 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 29 Mar 2023 |
| 8 Mar 2023 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | B | Standard survey | 29 Mar 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Jan 2024 | Fine | $13,095 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Massachusetts average. Turnover: nursing staff 38.6%, RNs 60.0%; — administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Massachusetts median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 33.7% | 15.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.0% | 3.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 20.7% | 14.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.0% | 3.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 52.4% | 19.6% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Houghton Corporation. Chain: Elder Services (6 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essex Group Incorporated | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/10/1974 |
| Connectone Bank | 5% or greater mortgage interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/10/2023 |
| Connectone Bank | 5% or greater security interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/10/2023 |
| Essex Group Management Corp | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/1995 |
| Essex Group Management Corp | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/16/2025 |
| Essex Group Staffing Company | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/31/2007 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Worcester County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumont Rehab & Skilled Nursing Ctr - Northboro | Northborough | 96 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 16 | 16.7 | — | 23 Jun 2025 |
| Holy Trinity Eastern Orthodox N & R Center | Worcester | 113 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 8.0 | — | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Lutheran Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center | Worcester | 150 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0.0 | — | — |
| Lydia Taft House | Uxbridge | 53 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 13.2 | — | 3 May 2023 |
| Quaboag Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Facility | West Brookfield | 166 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 4.8 | — | 5 Nov 2024 |
| River Terrace Rehabilitation and Healthcare Ctr | Lancaster | 82 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2.4 | $9K | 5 May 2025 |
| West Side House LTC Facility | Worcester | 91 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 13 | 14.3 | — | 30 Dec 2024 |
| Whittier Westborough Transitional Care Unit | Westborough | 19 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 31.6 | — | 2 May 2025 |
All 50 facilities in Worcester County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Blaire House of Worcester been cited for?
17 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Massachusetts median is 27 per facility.
Has Blaire House of Worcester been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $13K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Blaire House of Worcester compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.9 hours per resident per day against a Massachusetts median of 3.7 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Blaire House of Worcester?
It is part of the Elder Services chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Essex Group Incorporated and Essex Group Management Corp. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Blaire House of Worcester last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 29 Aug 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 29 Aug 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.